7 Cool Outfits I’m Shamelessly Copying in 2025

Seasoned writers always have a bank of words that they avoid using—words that they don’t like using in their work for one reason or another. For me, the word “cool” sits on that list. In theory I take no issue with the word itself—it can be especially helpful in this industry where I use words and phrases like “trend” and “stylish” interchangeably—but what I do have a problem with is just how overused it is. I myself use it all the time—to a friend I might say, “your new cow print shoes are so cool” or “that piece of art you’ve chosen is so cool”. It’s a compliment after all and I love paying compliments.

Professionally, however, I’ve seen it thrown around in headlines and articles all too often that it has lost much of its impact. That said, there is a time and a place where the word “cool” really is justified, and I’d say the following slew 2025 outfits are definitely that.